(A) Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is to establish general guidelines and regulations governing the location, size and design of telecommunication towers to be located within the Town of Beech Mountain.
(B) Goals. The goals of this subchapter are:
(1) To protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Beech Mountain.
(2) To encourage the location of towers in non-residential areas and minimize the total number of towers throughout the community.
(3) To encourage the joint use of new and existing tower sites.
(4) To minimize the adverse visual impact of towers and antennas.
(5) To enhance the ability of the providers of telecommunication services to provide such services to the community in a safe, effective and efficient and effective manner.
(1989 Code, Title V, Ch. 51, Art. XX, § 2001) (Ord. passed 4-14-1998; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)